I am trying to get the code setup and loaded for the first time and I am having issues I am doing the test files and I am able to do all the tests but anything related to the radio functions. Every time I do one of those, the yellow led stays locked on and the light on my RX goes out. I have also
tried to load the complete code to see if that would make a difference and when
I do that the servos glitch like crazy and I still have no control over the
switch position nor does my transmitter have any effect on the servos no matter
the position I have them in. I followed all the directions in the wiki multiple
times and I am at a loss as to what I am not doing correctly here. Below I will
list the setup I have. Also, when I had the Ardupilot code loaded the servos
glitched so bad one of them striped themselves out and overheated. I can post
any further info required if you let me know what would help in diagnosing this
issue. Thanks for any input and help. The best I can tell I soldered and wired
everything according to the proper setup I have.
The test files I am using is the most current ones that are listed
The Ardupilot version is 2.5.04
Equipment:
Easy star
Futaba 2.4 GHz 7c TX
Futaba r617fs RX
Ardupilot with V2 shield
XYZ sensors from diydrones.
EM406 GPS
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How are you powering the Ardupilot when doing the test files and when loading the actual Ardupilot code? Are you providing exactly +5 vdc or are you using a four cell Nmhi battery that is fully charged (~+6 vdc)? If you are driving the Ardupilot with greater than +5.5 vdc from the receiver you might have damaged the Ardupilot as its limit is around +5.25 vdc.
You might want to provide a picture of your setup to make it easier to troubleshoot.
Regards,
TCIII